Building permits — Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the Town of Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island, building permit rules are set by Town of Borden-Carleton Fees and Charges Bylaw 2018-01 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Dwelling or other structure, additions, accessory building, demolition, moving/change of use, decks, pools & fences, special permit use. Permit fees: Fixed fees by permit type; late filing or starting without permit doubles fees. Fees set in: Schedule "A" of this bylaw.

Town of Borden-Carleton Fees and Charges Bylaw 2018-01 adopted bylaw
permit required for Dwelling or other structure, additions, accessory building, demolition, moving/change of use, decks, pools & fences, special permit use Schedule "A", item 1
fee basis Fixed fees by permit type; late filing or starting without permit doubles fees Schedule "A", item 1
fees location Schedule "A" of this bylaw s. 3.2
fine range Doubling of fees charged Schedule "A", item 1
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Fees bylaw whose Schedule A lists development/building permit fees, e.g. $150 for a dwelling or other structure excluding accessory building, payable before starting the project.

Town of Borden-Carleton Zoning and Development Bylaw 04-15 adopted bylaw
permit required for change use; commence development; construct structure; exterior structural alterations; water/sewer connection; underground installation; move/demolish; excavation pit; driveway; fill; subdivide/consolidate; fence over 4 ft; swimming pool; deck s. 2.4.1
exemptions paving patios/sidewalks; fences under 6 ft; clothes lines; gardens; routine maintenance; crops; landscape/ornamental/play structures under 64 sq ft; dog houses/runs; renovations not changing shape/volume/units/use; street right-of-way utilities s. 2.4.2
fees location Appendix C s. 2.5(a)
authority Development Officer; Authority Having Jurisdiction s. 2.3; s. 2.14
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Zoning and Development Bylaw that also contains building permit provisions: s.2.6 Building Permit (valid 12 months), s.16.3 building permit fees per Schedule B, change-of-use permits, s.16.6 permits not valid until fee paid, s.16.17 no building permit in a subdivision until requirements met.

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